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Another Florida Republican distances himself from Donald Trump before midterms

Another Florida Republican distances himself from Donald Trump before midterms

Summary

Byron Donalds, a Republican running for Florida governor, has removed most mentions of President Donald Trump from his campaign website. This change comes as Trump’s approval rating falls below 30%, and many Republicans prepare for possible losses in the November midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • Byron Donalds is the Republican nominee for Florida governor in the November 2024 midterms.
  • Donalds previously highlighted his close ties to President Trump on his campaign website.
  • Recently, Donalds removed almost all Trump mentions and related photos from his site.
  • Trump’s approval rating dropped below 30% due to dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and the Iran conflict.
  • Other Republicans are also distancing themselves from Trump ahead of the midterms.
  • Donalds replaced “Enact the Trump agenda” with “affordability” as a campaign priority.
  • Despite changes, Trump’s name still appears among endorsements on Donalds’ website.
  • Donalds has served in Congress since 2021 and aims to succeed Florida’s current governor, Ron DeSantis.
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